"He’s disappointed because he wanted to stay, but Barnsley, under a new manager, want to have a look at him in January.

“He’s a special young talent and a wonderful player but we’re under the impression they want to assess him again.

“Jason (Banton) has showed flashes of why we brought him in. I had a good chat with him yesterday and he understands the situation and I think he knows where he’s got to improve.”

Karl Robinson wants to keep Samir Carruthers. Credit: PA

Robinson also confirmed that he is set to speak to Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert about the possibility of extending Samir Carruthers' loan deal in the coming days, but the Dons boss is less optimistic about keeping West Ham defender Jordan Spence.